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Tetherball
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an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor
What is "tetherball"?
Tetherball is a game played with two players and a ball attached to a tall pole by a rope or string. The goal is to hit the ball in such a way that it wraps around the pole in one direction, while the opponent tries to hit it in the opposite direction to untangle it. The game ends when the ball is fully wrapped around the pole in one direction, with the rope tightly wound, meaning one player has won. Tetherball is often played in parks or playgrounds and encourages hand-eye coordination and quick movement.
Examples
The children at the playground took turns playing tetherball, swatting the ball around the pole in an attempt to wrap the rope fully around it.
Tetherball tournaments were a popular activity at summer camps, with campers competing for bragging rights and prizes.
